In seventies the materialistic world does not matter at all
Today I took my parents for meeting with old friends to refresh their memories
This was the meet for 1968 batch matriculation(10th grade) from the school that was started by just one person. He sacrificed his life to start this school because there was no school nearby. My father and mother belonged to the same place, and both completed their matriculation from this same school. Though this meet was for my mother' batch on 1968 , we took my father there to refresh some of his memories and meet with people. He was the eldest person in the meeting and was honored with the presiding sit, unveiling books from authors who are mom's friends. Everyone knows my father and his family there - my father's elder brother was the first batch of matriculation from this school being the top scorer. They have so much of attachment that, they donate a lot for the betterment of education in the area - my father being a big advocate of education for all.
The school has changed a lot - thanks to recent initiative by the government where the government funds equal amount to the school based on what people donate. Mom was very happy to see it after couple of decades.
I was amazed at the enthusiasm of Mom to go for this meet. It's always good to see them active and these are the memories that will keep them fresh for long time. And since my father was not going out a lot, it was a perfect opportunity to take him to meet with people - that may help his mental conditions.
For the most part I was the photographer, but I enjoyed the feelings that everyone shared - it makes us realize to see the life ahead of us. Apart from the rural ambience, I did not miss the opportunity to get some fresh vegetables and sweets on our way.
Though I have been tired physically, it gives me immense pleasure to take my parents for their pleasure - which they always did when we were kids.
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